Recent content by Msaby

I am planning on getting back in the garage this weekend. I would like to clean the front rims and check the front brakes. Once I remove the wheel what areas should I be examining, obviously brake material thickness but what other areas or any preventive maintenace that should be performed...

I have checked and tested the needle/seat and it appears to be okay. I set the float per manufacture spec at 1" from the gasket surface. It appears to be leaking on the side closest to the engine block.

My carburetor developed a leak. It is a tillotson carb. The leak appears to be between the 2 halves, is this typical with these carburetors warping? I finally get this car running so darn good and now this. Any suggestion? Thanks Mike

Okay I can finally update this thread. Unfortunately my car developed a fuel leak and I was unable to drive it. I drove the vehicle today in 95 degree temp. low speed uphill idling etc. When I checked the temp of the top tank on the radiator I had a temp of around 180 degrees. When I shut...

My radiator does have the baffle installed. You must have read my mind about the Harbor Frieght IR temp. tool. I hope to stop tommorrow and pick one up, even though I hate to purchase any of those inferior products. When I set the timming I did in fact turn the rotor to remove the backlash...

I spent several hours yesterday searching and reading posts regarding overheating but is there a way to determine if the engine is running too hot? I recently flushed the cooling system, replaced the hoses, and waterpump. I have refilled the cooling system with water with a small amount of...

How diffcult is it to install an EVR and where would I be able to obtain one. Once installed is there any adjustment at all? I hope to get out in the garage this weekend to take a look at the generator. Thanks Mike

I am now at the point where I would like to check out the charging system. I have read several posts and have read other publications but I am still very confused. At idle the amp guage reads slightly on the charge size. When I accelerate the guage peaks on the charging side. I placed a...

I now have the engine running and would like to adjust the carburator properly. I have a tillotson carburator which I have throughly cleaned and replaced all the necessary pieces. I made sure the intake flange surface was flat. I think I understand how the fuel adjustment in the cab should be...

Hey Tom, thanks again. I was able to slowly and gently rock the fan back and forth. Then rather suddenly it released. The fan now turns. I have to get some grease in it ASAP. The belt looks slightly worn, anything I should know before I try and change the belt? Getting closer to having it...

I am pretty sure the pump was turning about 2 weeks ago, but I can't be sure because i was focused on trying to start the car. I didn't want to force it to turn but I willl give it. The current fan has 2 blades, and I was thinking of one of those leak less pumps. I was really hoping there...

I have my car now running but it appears the waterpump has now seized. Does anyone have any advice for replacing the pump or any , tips, tricks or things I should be aware of? Thanks Mike

Update....She is now running! I typed a long post on the things I did to finally get it running but when I went to post, it disappeared. Here is the short version. I found several items that may have caused my problem. I think the biggest issue was the wires on the terminal block were actually...

Ha ha..No one has called me Michael in quite some time, although once in a while a family member might let one slip. I belong to a few automotive forum and if there is one thing I have learned is always be polite, respectful, and appreciate all advice given. Being a new member here I wasn't...

I actually do have an owners manual along with a few others. Manuals are a great resource, however I also like to hear from individuals who have real world expericence with their "A"s I will keep my questions on this forum at a minumum. Sorry for posting such basic questions . Thanks Mike